A review by itsmemiana
The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han

lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I really liked this. I love Jenny Han. this was one of the books that had been on my tbr for the longest (even before I started reading in English so probably 13/14 years old) and I honestly think it took me this long because of the ugly old covers LMAO. but the new ones are so pretty. but I wish I had read it then, I would've loved it more than I do now.

but anyway, I loved it. the reason why it doesn't get a full 5 stars is because I got kind of pissed off at some of the characters sometimes, including Belly. but I think the character I hated the most was Taylor..... and it's because she reminded me of a lot of my past friendships but what Belly said to her right before their friendship fell off wasn't okay either. 

and the brothers... I like both tbh... but I think I'm team Conrad (even tho he pissed me off a lot too) but that only settled in the second half of the book.

also, pls don't listen to Belly, asking for consent is the hottest thing you can do :)

oh and Cam deserves better.

can't wait to watch the TV show!!
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